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The week's reporting from across the Catholic world — what happened, who said what, and what it means.

Idaho ballot initiative seeks to expand abortion access

Pro-life campaigners have pledged to oppose an Idaho ballot initiative that would expand legal protections for abortion and other reproductive healthcare
Christine Rousselle

New York archbishop recovering after eye surgery

The Archbishop of New York said the operation was successful and that he expects to spend several weeks recovering
Christine Rousselle

Cupich announces investigation into Chicago priest

A fifth allegation of sexual misconduct involving a minor has been made against Fr Michael Pfleger since 2021, following four previous allegations that were found to be unsubstantiated
Christine Rousselle

Ann Widdecombe murder now being treated as terrorism

Police have appealed for information after the investigation into Ann Widdecombe's death was transferred to counter-terrorism officers
Corrie Douglas-Young

SSPX says rejecting consecrations would have meant accepting Vatican II

The Society of St Pius X says the consecration of four bishops was necessary to preserve its priesthood and mission despite Vatican excommunications
The Catholic Herald

Royal Assent paves way for assisted suicide in Jersey

The Government of Jersey says preparations are under way for an assisted suicide service after the new law received Royal Assent, making Jersey likely to become the first part of the British Isles to implement such legislation
The Catholic Herald

Mass said for Ann Widdecombe at Westminster Cathedral

Masses have been offered for Ann Widdecombe following her death, while Devon and Cornwall Police continue a murder investigation into the attack at her Devon home
Corrie Douglas-Young

French Senate rejects assisted suicide Bill for third time

Senators have again voted against legalising assisted suicide, while Catholic bishops continue to urge lawmakers to strengthen palliative care instead
The Catholic Herald

Pope encourages survivors of Daesh occupation to become peacemakers

Pope Leo XIV has urged hundreds of young Iraqi Christians who survived Daesh’s occupation to deepen their faith and become witnesses to Christ’s peace in a region scarred by conflict
John Newton

Assisted suicide is not a medical treatment, says BMA

The BMA has outlined key concerns about assisted suicide legislation while senior Labour figures remain divided over whether the proposed Bill should return to Parliament
The Catholic Herald

Archbishop of Caracas appeals for support after devastating earthquakes

Priests, Religious and volunteers are providing spiritual and practical support as the Church responds to the devastating earthquakes that have left thousands dead, injured or homeless in Venezuela
Nathalie Raffray

US lawmakers seek safeguards against discrimination in assisted suicide

Senators and representatives from both parties have asked the Department of Health and Human Services to introduce new monitoring measures, citing concerns over informed consent, disability rights and elder abuse
Christine Rousselle

Cardinal explains why he dismissed exorcist who spoke on UFOs

Cardinal Robert McElroy says publicity surrounding exorcists risks undermining the Church's careful teaching on demons and exorcism
Christine Rousselle

Canadian surrogate sued after abortion refusal

A woman in Canada was sued by a same-sex couple after she refused to abort the child she was carrying
Christine Rousselle

US bishops ask the faithful not to attend SSPX Masses

Catholic bishops throughout the United States are instructing the faithful to cease attending Mass celebrated by the Society of St. Pius X and receive licit sacraments instead
Christine Rousselle

Remove restrictions on the Latin Mass, says Benedict XVI’s former secretary

Archbishop Georg Gänswein has urged the removal of restrictions imposed by Traditionis Custodes and pointed to growing interest among young Catholics in the old rite
Corrie Douglas-Young

Pope Leo XIV urges international dialogue during "epochal turning point" in AI

The Holy See has underlined the importance of international cooperation on artificial intelligence as Pope Leo XIV’s new encyclical continues to shape debate beyond the Church
Corrie Douglas-Young

Bishop of Oslo to open canonisation cause for Sigrid Undset

Bishop Fredrik Hansen says the celebrated author and convert should be recognised for her heroic virtue and enduring witness to the Faith
Corrie Douglas-Young

Cardinal Müller says SSPX sacraments are valid

New comments by Cardinal Gerhard Müller have raised questions about whether certain sacraments administered by the SSPX are valid
The Catholic Herald

One in six pregnancies now ends in abortion, Irish data reveals

Department of Health figures show that 10,600 abortions took place in Ireland in 2025, prompting renewed calls from pro-life campaigners for greater support for women with unplanned pregnancies
The Catholic Herald

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